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A new Consumers Union survey released today shows the dire health care situation Americans are facing each day. Nearly three out of four people are concerned they will face a major financial loss due to illness or accident, needed services will be denied by an insurance company and that they won't be able to afford health coverage in the future.

Dr. Elizabeth H. Blackburn is a champion of innovation and an example of the best in America's scientific community. She is an inspiration to all women pursuing careers in the fields of technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her Nobel Prize is a tribute to San Francisco's entrepreneurial spirit and to our nation's continued leadership in the fields of science and medicine.

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"As we move forward in our initiatives to ‘Green the Capitol,' we are announcing today that the Congressional Record will be printed on 100 percent recycled paper..."

“Over the past few months, our nation's economy has stepped back from the brink, but our work is far from over. As today's jobs report shows, it is critical to our future to get Americans back to work."

Speaker Pelosi announced today that the Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of Congress printed everyday that Congress is in session, is now printed on 100% recycled paper. The move is part of the larger Greening the Capitol initiative, started by Speaker Pelosi in 2007, which has instituted sustainability practices, making the House a leader in resource conservation and energy efficiency.

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about the health insurance reform debate and America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the notion that President Obama and Congressional Democrats are refusing to consider a Republican health care plan. Despite this near constant complaint, the Republican Leadership has failed to offer a comprehensive health care bill -- of any kind -- for consideration.

“National Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers us a moment to remember those lost, honor those who survived, and reiterate our commitment to finding a cure..."

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers us a moment to remember those lost, honor those who survived, and reiterate our commitment to finding a cure. For 25 years, this month has marked great strides in outreach, prevention, detection, and treatment.